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Mike Plotnikoff is a producer/engineer who has worked with acts such as AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Cher alongside producers such as Howard Benson, Mutt Lange, Bruce Fairbairn, and countless others.
Mike Plotnikoff is a producer/engineer who has worked with acts such as AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Cher alongside producers such as Howard Benson, Mutt Lange, Bruce Fairbairn, and countless others.
On this episode:
2:45 - Failing more than you succeed
13:05 - Keep moving forward and take breaks as needed
27:17 - Understanding your strengths and weaknesses
35:07 - Visualizing mixes
47:45 - Imposing boundaries on your work
59:24 - What it’s like to work on Howard Benson’s team
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